Feb 15: A surprising report from Weiss Ratings says insurers' medical costs may have actually declined in 2010 even as insurers continue to blame medical expenses for pushing up premiums for consumers. More

Apr 14: Some question the constitutionality of the new insurance mandate. In fact, the tax code is full of implicit mandates with penalties for those who don't comply. A guest commentary by tax expert Len Burman. More

Mar 25: Starting July 1, the federal government will be the only place to get the cheapest student loans, as Congress on Thursday approved and sent to the president a measure to roll back subsidized private student loans. More

Feb 22: The president reveals which health reform ideas he favors, but the administration says his proposal is an 'opening bid' for the televised health care summit between Democrats and Republicans on Thursday. More